Kona
Kahuna DDL

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On race day, or any day on the trail, the last thing you want to think about is your equipment. That’s why Kona’s Kahuna DDL is put together with the kind of spec that you set and forget. The Race Light aluminum frame does exactly what it’s told with snappy efficiency, leaping forward when you mash the pedals and swooping through corners. Rough trails are short work for a RockShox Recon Gold fork that keeps you stuck to the line you carved out with fast-rolling Maxxis tires. Those tires hold on tight and spin up fast, thanks to light and strong WTB rims and a 1x11-speed Shimano/RaceFace drivetrain featuring an XT derailleur and Aeffect crank. The Kahuna DDL’s Shimano SLX brakes offer enough power that all you need is one finger to bring it all to a halt. Of course, if you stop, so does the fun.